Thousands of pro-independence protesters angry about Spain’s Cabinet holding a meeting in Catalonia blocked roads across the region Friday & clashed with anti-riot police in its capital. The Mossos d’Esquadra regional police said that seven people have been arrested for clashes with anti-riot agents or disturbing public order. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9l05

Catalan regional police (Mossos d’Esquadra) forces stand guard outside the home of man who tried to attack a police station in Catalonia. A police officer shot the attacker dead during the attempted assault. Regional police say they are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.

Catalan police have been forced into multiple standoffs with Spain’s Guardia Civil after widespread and often brutal violence against voters at polling stations Sunday. Local support for the Mossos d’Esquadra has even brought the police to tears.